Congratulations for registering for the 2024 Vancouver Island Showdown!

Here is All The Important Stuff You’ll Need To Know

Last Updated: Jan 29, 2024 11:37AM PST

Book Your Hotel Here

REMINDERS

  • Wear only long pants and long sleeves while outside of the backstage area to protect seating, walls and other furnishings. Event Staff will ask you to leave if you are not in proper attire.
  • Cover the toilet seats. You may have great glutes but we don’t need to see where they have been.
  • Your hotel will charge you for stained towels, toilet seats, showers, sheets, etc. Wear long sleeves and pants to sleep or bring your own sheets. You should also bring your own towels. 

GYM ACCESS

Truth Gym Gallery is the official gym provider of the Vancouver Island Showdown. Simply state that you are part of the Vancouver Island Showdown and you will be able to train at the gym all weekend for free (Friday – Sunday).

 

1035 Alston Street Victoria, BC V9A 3S6 
Get Directions 250.880.4492 info@truthgymgallery.com

STAFFED GYM HOURS 10AM-8PM

reminder purchase before show weekend!

SHOW SERVICES

Look your best with our experienced bodybuilding stage hair and make-up artists. Under the stage lights, everything changes, now you can be confident you’ll look amazing! All services will be conveniently at the show venue.

*Please note the Makeup/Hair schedule will be emailed out the Week before the show. Book early to avoid late fees!

BOOK TAN/MAKEUP

PHOTO & VIDEO PACKAGE

This is the best value! Purchase all your show videos and stage photos in this package and save $60!

All 3 Videos (Show Video, Custom Reel & Judge Critique) and your stage photos.

FULL SHOW VIDEO + PHOTO PACKAGE $400
STAGE PHOTOS - CPA - Van Isle Showdown

PROFESSIONAL STAGE PHOTOS

This is the best shape of your life and you want to capture it! Also, should you want feedback from the judges they will need to see professional stage photos. Cell phone photos simply do not have the resolution that judges need to give you effective feedback. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your portfolio at a very affordable price.

JUDGE CRITIQUE VIDEO – CPA – Van Isle Showdown

JUDGES CRITIQUE VIDEO

This is a service enabling competitors to review their Prejudging Video while receiving feedback from a CPA Judge, typically the Head Judge. This allows competitors to simultaneously watch their videos and learn from professional comments to enhance their training and posing skills.

Allow 10-14 business days for this video to process.

BUY JUDGES CRITIQUE VIDEO $135

BACKSTAGE COACHES PASS

The coach’s pass can be purchased to allow your coach backstage to assist you with your final preparations for competition. Every coach must purchase a pass for back stage access. To maintain an environment free of preferential treatment and politics, every trainer is required to have a pass without exception. 

*Coach’s Pass – Provides a backstage pass and a seat in the VIP Section. – $230

BUY TICKETES/PASSES

Things to bring to the competition

  • CPA Card – You will need one to compete. If you don’t have one, you can purchase online at canadianphysiquealliance.com 
  • Music: Your music if you are Classic Physique, Bodybuilding, Fitness, or Women’s Physique – You will provide music to the DJ at registration/weigh-ins on Friday. Music can be brought on USB.
  • Mask/Face Coverings – It is mandatory that all athletes wear their face coverings when inside the building.
  • Gym bag for your clothes and food
  • Resistance bands – although some shows have weights in the pump up room, it will be very busy. Resistance bands are a great way to get pumped up backstage.
  • Towel – prepare to sweat
  • Layers – you may be hot or cold. There are variations in the venue plus your body does weird things when prepping for a show! Also when you get cold, your muscles flatten out and you’ll lose vascularity.
  • Clothing – prepare to be covered in spray tan so wear black. Loose clothes like sweat pants or a robe are best to keep your tan looking good. Flip-flops are recommended for footwear.
  • Extra Razor – in case you missed a spot
  • Handheld Mirror – As you may sweat, you may need touch-ups.
  • Extra Linens – Extra sheets and towels so you don’t lose your hotel room deposit from stained linens.
  • Toilet seat covers

Things NOT to bring to the competition

  • Professional camera equipment
  • Professional video equipment
  • Spray tanning equipment
  • Unsanctioned professional tanners
  • Unsanctioned professional make-up artists

Violations will result in disqualification.